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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) · Facelift 2017 AMG S 65vsMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) · Facelift 2017

AMG S 65

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2017-2019
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217)

AMG S 65 V12

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    630 hp
    470 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,180 kg
    4,806 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    289 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.1 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    272 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
Power
630hp470kW
630hp470kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,625kg5,787lb
2,625kg5,787lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
52.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
289hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
289hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
459Nm/t307lb-ft/ton
Calculated
459Nm/t307lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
5,051mm199in
5,027mm198in
Width-
1,899mm75in
Height-
1,417mm56in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,645mm65in
1,649mm65in
Trunk volume
350L
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
272g/km
272g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 654,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V124,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
14.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
630 hp
470 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
630 hp
470 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
2,180 kg
4,806 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 654.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V124.1 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
667 km
414 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
630 hp
470 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
630 hp
470 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height-
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
Power
630 hp
470 kW
630 hp
470 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
272 g/km
272 g/km
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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